Postdoctoral Associate - Infrastructure Systems, Environment, and Human Health - NYU Abu

Position Overview

This Postdoctoral Associate role at NYU Abu Dhabi supports the Division of Engineering with research focused on the intersection of infrastructure systems, climate, and human health. The position involves modeling environmental impacts, assessing pollutant exposure, and contributing to projects aimed at improving infrastructure design, sustainability, and public health outcomes.

Country: UAE
City:
Abu Dhabi
Industry: Civil Engineering
Function:
Engineering
Salary:  monthly (Market estimated)
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality:
Any
Job Type: Full-time

• Develop optimization models to analyze and mitigate PM2.5 exposure across infrastructure systems
• Assess intake fraction metrics to inform infrastructure planning and policy
• Investigate residual PM2.5 emissions associated with transportation systems following electric vehicle adoption
• Conduct life-cycle uncertainty assessments of building materials, carbon sinks, and low‑carbon fuel sources
• Lead collaborative research with faculty and research teams
• Contribute to academic publications in reputable scientific journals
• Support data‑driven environmental modeling and exposure assessments
• Participate in interdisciplinary research aligned with climate, infrastructure, and health

• PhD in civil and environmental engineering or a related discipline
• Strong theoretical background in infrastructure modeling, emissions inventory, air quality modeling, exposure assessment, or life‑cycle assessment
• High proficiency in Python or MATLAB
• Strong publication record in peer‑reviewed journals
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and lead research activities effectively

• Infrastructure systems modeling and environmental impact analysis
• Emissions inventory development and air quality modeling
• Exposure assessment techniques for airborne pollutants
• Life‑cycle assessment and uncertainty analysis
• Data processing, computational modeling, and simulation tools
• Strong research documentation and technical writing skills

• Opportunity to contribute to impactful research linking infrastructure, climate, and public health
• Work within a dynamic engineering division with access to advanced research facilities
• Competitive tax‑free compensation with housing and education benefits
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and global academic networks
• Support for academic growth, publication development, and long‑term research impact
• Engage in research relevant to future sustainability and infrastructure innovation